We are now just realising how hard it is for things like Parent teacher interviews and so fourth where we have to decide which parent goes rather than both.
I have a few friends who do offer and I do take them up on it occasionally but I don't want to wear out my welcome iykwim
My other issue is we really can't afford to pay someone either so its rock and hard place.
DH and I had to do some pre-marital couselling before our church pastor agreed to marry us and one of the things we learned, and we both agree with it, is that you need some time together as a couple.
So we have a weekly date night. At the moment it's lucky that DD is so little, we generally go to a restaurant, pop her in the pram, and she falls asleep. I'm lucky that I have my parents around to babysit if I need them to as I don't feel comfortable leaving my baby with a stranger.
Anyway, what I'm trying to say is, don't feel guilty for wanting some time out with your DH. Follow the suggestions some of these lovely ladies have give you, find a carer you can trust and go out, even if it's just a couple of hours at a time.
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